Street Fighter II Goes Mobile for 20th Anniversary of Series

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Twenty years ago I was beset by two hardcore muggers. Just coming from the arcade, I had learned some new martial arts moves from Street Fighter. I Kunged one thug and Fued the other. Taking their wallets, I went back into the arcade for even more fist-foot furry. Now I’m older, wiser and soon I can play Street Fighter on my mobile handset.

Capcom’s classic, Street Fighter II, will be released for mobile phone gamers in time for the 20th anniversary of the series. Players will have to master combos and special moves if they want to win the world championship. Eight different fighters, Ryu, Ken, Chun Li, E Honda, Blanka, Zangief, Guile, and Dhalsim can be controlled by the player.

“Since the series debut 20 years ago, Street Fighter has defined the fighting genre, setting sales records as it makes its way to newer and newer platforms,” said Midori Yuasa, President, Capcom Interactive, Inc.

Now, for all those who believe I know Kung Fu, please send your quarters to…

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OverviewCapcom is a Japanese manufacturer and distributor of video games and electronic game machines that is engaged in the digital content business. It operates through, Digital Content, develops and sells package games for consumer consoles and digital download contents as well as develops and operates mobile content and PC online games; Arcade Operations, operates “Plaza Capcom” amusement facilities …